Elizabeth Warren’s Little-Known History in an Obscure but Influential Legal Organization
Warren fought her legal colleagues within the American Law Institute over bankruptcy in the 1990s, the same time the issue was heating up in Congress.
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How the Fed Bailed Out the Investor Class Without Spending a Cent
Just announcing $4.5 trillion in future spending to support securities markets was enough to keep investors protected from the downsides of the pandemic.
The Implosion of a Democratic Socialist Campaign
Brandy Brooks, an equity consultant running for Maryland office, was well-positioned to resolve a harassment complaint by a campaign staffer and friend. Mediation was successful — but it fell apart anyway.
Banishing the Ghosts of the Great Recession
President Joe Biden wants to prioritize full employment over battling inflation.
How Chicago Teachers Are Taking On Wall Street
The Chicago Teachers Union has focused on the city’s tendency to provide financial incentives for Wall Street, rather than invest in public services.
AOC on Ending the Pelosi Era, Biden’s Corporate Cabinet, and the Battle for Medicare for All
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and The American Prospect’s Executive Editor David Dayen are this week’s guests.
Connecticut Lawmakers Want to Try Again to Make Prison Phone Calls Completely Free
Advocates are optimistic about a new round of legislation to curb predatory phone rates in the state — and pressure is mounting in Washington.
Startup Alternative to Rental Security Deposits Gets Legal Backing in Baltimore
It’s the third city to pass legislation supporting Rhino, a real estate startup, but tenant advocates are urging a veto.
Joe Biden Campaign Pointing Reporters to Larry Summers for Comment on Elizabeth Warren’s Health Care Plan
Summers is a valuable surrogate for Biden because he is treated as an elder dispensing wisdom, rather than a spurned rival out to settle scores.
A Tech Investor Is Raising Funds to Investigate San Francisco Prosecutor’s Decarceral Approach
District Attorney Chesa Boudin is facing increasing scrutiny from Silicon Valley investors.